Blind Beast (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, Blind Beast is a drama and horror film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A blind sculptor kidnaps an artists' model and imprisons her in his warehouse studio – a shadowland of perverse monuments to the female form. Here a deranged passion play of sensual and sexual obsession is acted out in world where sight is replaced by touch.
Who’s in it. Blind Beast stars Eiji Funakoshi as Michio, Noriko Sengoku as Shino and Mako Midori as Aki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blind Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, BFI Player Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blind Beast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blind Beast (1969)?
- In US, Blind Beast is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, BFI Player Amazon Channel and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blind Beast worth watching?
- Blind Beast holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blind Beast?
- Blind Beast stars Eiji Funakoshi, Noriko Sengoku and Mako Midori.
- When was Blind Beast released?
- Blind Beast was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.